TODAY'S TOP STORY
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NEWS
Steve Carroll joins The Agency
Digital Live founder and former realestate.com.au executive Steve Carroll has been appointed as General Manager of Sales - Queensland for The Agency. …
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RECENT INDUSTRY NEWS
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Auction volumes continue to rise in lead-up to Christmas
Auction volumes have risen further this week, and the trend is tipped to continue in the lead-up until Christmas. …
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More land is required to build one million new homes
The government will need to release more land if they’re to meet their goal of building one million new homes in five years according to experts. …
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Property values have soared in the past 20 years while rents lag
House prices across Australia have more than doubled in the past 20 years, …
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Fixed-rate mortgages could hit 7 per cent in New Zealand
One-year fixed-rate mortgages could surge as high as 7 per cent in the coming months putting even more pressure on New Zealand property prices according to an expert. …
FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The importance of listening: Kelley Seaton
The Leasing Network Owner and Director Kelley Seaton has been in property management for 27 years and finds the role as fulfilling now as she did on her first day. …
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Property management, without the distraction
It’s fair to say the past few years have been tough for property management. Between changing legislation, talent shortages, and the great resignation, …
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
David Walker: Developing a high-performance culture
If you’re going to succeed in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country, you’re going to have to be able to put together an incredibly high-performing team. …
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OPINION
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TECH + SOCIAL
Seven ways PropTech can fix the skilled labour shortage
We are all aware of the skilled labour shortage facing Australian businesses, particularly with labour markets tightening in recent months. …
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OPINION
The top 5 hurdles to outsourcing and how to overcome them
Tech training and office outsourcing expert Tiffany Bowtell offers five key tips to real estate professionals for a smooth and secure operation incorporating overseas-based virtual assistants. …
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OPINION
Tim Snell: Why individuals win games but teams win championships
If you can indulge me for a few moments to have a ‘money ball’ moment. …
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APPOINTMENTS
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NEWS
Craig Caughlan joins The Agency on the Gold Coast
Craig Caughlan has joined The Agency as a property partner on the Gold Coast, as the national network looks to significantly boost its expansion in the region. …
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NEWS
Mitch Armstrong appointed as OBrien Real Estate’s first CEO
OBrien Real Estate has a new Chief Executive Officer, with Mitch Armstrong joining the Victorian brand with a clear vision to lead the industry in agent and client experience. …
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APPOINTMENTS
The Agency fortifies corporate team with new appointments
National real estate brand The Agency has made a series of strategic appointments across marketing and agent support that will underpin its next growth phase. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Early adopter with eXp reaps long-term benefits
Less than three years ago Bjorn Kunzel was so concerned about the future in real estate he was considering other options. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Property managers upskill with new investment portfolio manager course
Laing+Simmons is officially celebrating the first batch of graduates to complete its Investment Portfolio Manager course aimed at upskilling property managers. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Introducing JET Real Estate Byron Bay
Jason Dittmar, Elizabeth Hickey and Tania Sheppard are JET - the newest agency to hit the Byron Shire and Tweed Valley. …
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The Leadership Diaries: Thomas McGlynn on why leadership is a contact sport involving collaboration, communication and constant improvement
He was mentored by some of the best in the industry, and now Thomas McGlynn has taken up the leadership mantle himself, …
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Learning from London: Alice Geddes on apartments, auctioneering and how to keep your energy up
Barry Plant sales manager and auctioneer Alice Geddes didn’t start her career with visions of being a real estate agent. Instead, …
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Recruit to retain: Brock Fisher on the impact of the rental supply crisis, fixing outdated legislation and why things like rent control are not the answer
Brock Fisher has been in real estate for 20 years and has seen plenty of cycles, but says he has never seen a rental crisis like this one, …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Hayley Van de Ven on the hard choices that took her from receptionist to industry leader
With four RE/MAX offices to her name, Hayley Van de Ven is rightly regarded as a real estate success story. …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Why Tanja Neven-Jones will never let her past be bigger than her future, and why real estate success is all about giving back
As one of OBrien Real Estate’s top performing sales agents, Tanja Neven-Jones has enjoyed a career of incredible highs. It’s also had its fair share of devastating lows. …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Corissa Sorbello got up, showed up and created her best life
Like a lot of women, Refurb to Invest Chief Executive Officer Corissa Sorbello goes by a few titles. She’s a mum, …
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
AFL star Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin lists luxury Rose Bay home
Sydney Swans forward Lance Franklin and his wife Jesinta are selling their luxury Rose Bay home with a price guide of $5 – 5.5 million. …
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Celebrity Homes
Former Gucci CEO lists Manhattan penthouse for $5.75 million
Luxury fashion executive turned Broadway and film producer Mark Lee is officially looking to offload his Manhattan penthouse for US$5.75 million. …
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Celebrity Homes
The ‘creepy’ home from Stranger Things is up for sale
Fans of the hit Netflix show Stranger Things have the chance to experience life in the fictional town of Hawkins, with a Victorian manor used as a set officially listed for sale. …
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CONTRIBUTORS
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How to keep up the momentum until the end of the year
With Christmas just around the corner, you have the choice to stretch or coast towards the finish line. …
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EPM: Best Practice & Legislation
Insurance isn’t immune to rising costs
Insurance is great protection for all sorts of life’s curve balls, but one thing it can’t protect us – or the industry itself from – is rising costs. …
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EPM: Best Practice & Legislation
Rita Yousef: Why maintenance is a must
When a pelmet fell and fractured a tenant's nose, it created a headache for the managing agent as well as the landlord. …
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EVENTS
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NEWS
Leading ladies share their success journeys
A success coach and behavioural profiler that was once a personal bodyguard for the queen was just one of the inspiring speakers at Ray White’s Leading Ladies of Real Estate Canapes and Conversations events this month. …
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EVENTS
The 5 biggest rent roll growth mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Getting caught up in the “bigger is better” mentality is an easy trap to fall into, but ramping things up isn’t always the best option for your business, …
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EVENTS
Explore Property embraces strengths at its “best Exploration Day yet”
The Explore Property network held its annual conference Exploration Day in Brisbane on August 25. …
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LISTING + MARKETING
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Property styling tips for Christmas 2022
With only a month to go until Christmas, property stylist Justine Wilson says this year is all about gold and silver and getting your furry friends involved. …
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The easy way to qualify opportunities in commercial real estate
There are many different sayings about the contempt of ‘time’. I’m sure you’ve all heard the phrase ‘being in the right place at the right time’, …
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Dynamic duo makes perfect match with eXp
Melbourne real estate duo Renea Gilles and Sharyn Weir say they have found the perfect partner to drive their results to the next level. …
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Caroline Bolderston: How to generate more buyers
Caroline Bolderston explains how to categorise buyers and liaise with your vendors so everyone is on the same page. …
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Samantha McLean: Bring back the handwritten note
How long since you wrote someone a note, with a pen and paper? …
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Sydney penthouse trends that hold their value
Nothing beats the view from on high! Despite a slowing market, it’s still been a landmark year for Sydney penthouse sales. …
LEADERSHIP
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Leanne Pilkington: Time for a fresh perspective
Leaders looking to future-proof their businesses for tomorrow need to look far wider than simply taking advice from experienced agents. …
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Michael Choi: My top five non-negotiables for a new starter
Have you often wondered whether you’ve got what it takes to go out on your own and start your own agency? …
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You didn’t come this far to only come this far
When you started out in real estate, what did you imagine? Chances are you knew it would take work, …
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John Knight: Monkey business may pay
In an industry focused on goals and success, one element that's often overlooked is ensuring you have the right team in place to generate the desired end result. …
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Manos Findikakis: How small actions can lead to big wins
Have you ever stood at the bottom of a lengthy staircase and been overwhelmed by the long journey to reach the top? …
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Marnie Beauchamp: How to create a dream team
Getting the most out of your team comes down to creating a culture they buy into, …
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The Trusted Agent Podcast: John Cunningham on knowing your value, looking after people, and understanding the true measure of success
John Cunningham has long been regarded as one of the true gentlemen of real estate. …
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Consider this before starting your own business: Michael Choi
When it comes to starting your real estate business, there are multiple options and lots to weigh up. …
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Work-life balance is the key to an agency’s success
Great staff members are hard to find, and with a growing team over multiple offices Roy Amery knows the value of dedicated personnel. …
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The 7 biggest mistakes agents make
We'd all like to imagine we were perfect real estate operators and the type of agent who creates raving fans. …
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If you want to grow your business, there is only one option for you
Starting your own business can be a challenging decision, but it can also be the most rewarding of your life. …
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Market Buy introduces immediate deposit transfer
Market Buy’s new direct deposit function is helping agents keep their deals together in a market where single buyers are submitting offers across multiple properties. …
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Would your real estate contractor pass the test?
Hiring independent contractors is popular in the real estate industry, with many high performers insisting on this type of arrangement in order to save tax. …
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How these agents quadrupled their earnings
Real estate coach Sherrie Storor is set to share her secrets on how she helped some of the nation’s top agents quadruple their incomes in a free online experience starting December 13. …
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Million-dollar agent starts his own business to chase his dreams
It is a passion for people and providing amazing service that has motivated high-performing Ipswich agent, …
INTERNATIONAL
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Celebrity Homes
Steve McQueen’s Malibu beach home for sale
The former Malibu home of iconic 1970's actor Steve McQueen has hit the market with an asking price of US$16.995 million. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ten Sixty launches in Los Angeles with star-studded event in Hollywood
Australian startup, Ten Sixty the new global short-form video app for real estate officially launched in Southern California on Thursday November 17, …
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Celebrity Homes
Daily Show host Trevor Noah lists his Manhattan penthouse
Host of The Daily Show Trevor Noah has listed his impressive Manhattan Penthouse for US$12.95 million. …
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BTW
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High turn of property sales wins Adelaide agent an international award
Despite having won the awards four times prior, Rosemary Auricchio claimed that this year was even more special because it came after a difficult period brought on by the pandemic and shifting market conditions. …
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Harcourts joins forces with Rello for real estate financing solutions
The partnership means Harcourts Real Estate offices can offer a variety of flexible payment alternatives, …
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New Dromana office for Barry Plant Group
A new Dromana office is set to strengthen Barry Plant's service offering on the Mornington Peninsula. …
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Hunt sisters attain top national ranking
Hunt Property Sisters at RE/MAX Revolution took the top poll position in the ranks of RE/MAX Australia sales teams for the first time this year. …
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Franchise group appoints head of growth to spearhead expansion
Combined Franchise Services Chief Executive Officer Frank Knez said he was excited to have someone with Sabeen Akbani’s depth of experience join the growth team. …
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Knight Frank opens office in NSW Central Coast
Knight Frank will be the first global real estate consultancy dedicated to providing commercial property services in the area. …
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Solutions Property Management continues its expansion
Solutions Property Management has doubled its managements at its North Lakes office. The Announcement: Southeast Queensland-based agency Solutions Property Management continues its impressive post-Covid lockdown growth phase with another significant rent roll purchase. …
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Leading Kilcoy team expand into Woodford
Ray White Rural Kilcoy have opened the doors to their second office in the next door suburb of Woodford, …
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Rachel Maher returns to McGrath as national head of marketing
John McGrath said Rachel Maher was one of the most experienced and talented marketing executives in the industry. …
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